…and remember there are different types of copyrights depending if you’re a label or artists. For example, labels typically need an SR copyright (sound recording). (Dave)

Artists need to have their own legal representation. Take your contract to an entertainment lawyer, and make sure all the details are spelled out in black and white. (Ryan)

Know your splits; what percentage of the record is based on your specific contributions, and put it all in writing right out the gate. Usually producers get 50% and writers get 50% to split among themselves. (Toxic & Ryan)

The panel

This is just a taste of what you missed if you didn’t make it out to this event! I can’t stress enough the importance of getting out and networking. And I don’t necessarily mean going out and schmoozing everyone in the room. I can’t small-talk for shit. But I show up, and no matter what event I attend, I always end up meeting at least one new person.

Be on the lookout for the next COLLABO event or Chicago Artists Resource At Work Forum. In the meantime, mark your calendar for these:

Creative Chicago Expo, Saturday March 12, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Chicago Cultural Center. This is a FREE event!

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